Credentialed Diabetes Nurse Educator

• Full Time, 12 month fixed term position
• Must hold a Credentialed Diabetes Educator qualification
• Minimum of 4 years of diabetes technology clinical use, training

About the role

Located at St Vincent's Hospital in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the appointee will be responsible for contributing to clinical trial research as part of a broader diabetes research team with a focus on type one diabetes and device technology.



You would be working in a multidisciplinary, internationally recognised, professional team skilled in the implementation of diabetes focused clinical protocols and working with people who live with diabetes

The incumbent is expected to lead protocol implementation at site, including participant education and insulin titration with multiple diabetes technology devices and CGM specific to t1d management, liaising with PI at the site, and accurate, compliant data entry.



Classifications for this position will be Clinical Nurse Consultant ZF4 - ZJ4 ​($107,962.00 - $113,646.00 pro rata per annum)



About you

• A degree with substantial relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in nursing
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and work effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation
• High level attention to detail and problem solving skills, with the ability to exercise judgement and initiative, while maintaining commitment to achieving outcomes
• High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, work well under pressure, autonomously, and organise own work and others to meet deadlines
• Flexibility and can do attitude with excellent attention to detail and willingness to continue to learn
• Team player with proven ability to work autonomously

Skills and Experience required to fulfil the position

• Must hold a qualification as a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with a minimum of 5 years’ credentialing and experience and holding a minimum of 4 years of diabetes technology clinical use , training and experience
• Current GCP certification and a sound understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and an excellent knowledge of applicable Australian and international regulations and guidelines.
• Experience in the coordination and management in the use of diabetes technology in a clinical setting.
• Proven in depth and extensive practical knowledge of diabetes insulin pump technology and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) across multiple industry platforms
• Experience in the education of health professionals and people with diabetes around all aspects associated with health technologies
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining research data/records and able to demonstrate knowledge of GCP
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and work effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation
• High level problem solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to exercise judgement and initiative, while maintaining commitment to achieving outcomes
• High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, works well under pressure, autonomously, and organise own work and others to meet deadlines
• High Level Computer skills including work , excel , power point and Electronic CRF applications and working knowledge of Hospital platforms

Desirable

• Occasional interstate travel and afterhours availability
• Driver’s Licence

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.


SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.



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